Quote: Originally Posted by rb67 if you do USB DAC you can do 1. Computer -> USB DAC -> pre-amp / headphone amp -> speaker / headphone or 2. Computer -> Good Sound card analog out-> pre-amp / headphone amp -> speaker / headphone or 3. Computer -> Good Sound card digital...

It means I don't have to have a good sound card? The singlepower headphone amp has only analog input. I am looking for a premium output source and get a high quality sound Just to make sure I got the idea right: Computer -> output with either usb or sound card -> dac analog output ->...

I am currently using cary CD 308 as my source... I am just thinking it will be easier to use computer as source... Totally new to the field... I guess in the next year..I am saving money to buy a singlepower mpx, sell the current G&W ATF-100, CD308 What are the price range for different...